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Workshop on Enhancing Collection and Management of Animal Genetic Resources (AnGRs) Data

Strengthening Uganda’s Livestock Sector for Sustainable Development Entebbe, Uganda | May 23, 2025 — The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), Uganda’s National …

NAGRC&DB Enhances Livestock Productivity Through Three Transformative Trainings

The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) continues to lead efforts in advancing Uganda’s livestock industry by investing in capacity-building initiatives. In one …

NAGRC&DB Showcases Innovation at the AU Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme

From January 9th-11th, 2025, Uganda played host to a pivotal moment in African agricultural development as the African Union (AU) Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture …

NAGRC&DB Launches Advanced Feed Production and Harvesting Machinery to Boost Uganda’s Livestock Sector

NAGRC&DB Embarks on Extensive Mechanized Animal Feed Production to Support Animal Seed Multiplication Across Uganda The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB),…

NAGRC&DB Collaborates with UCAA to Address Bird Strike Hazards at Entebbe International Airport

Entebbe International Airport, managed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been grappling with a significant issue—frequent bird strikes on aircraft. These incidents not only cause f…

“NAGRC&DB and ILRI Collaborate to Enhance Livestock Genetic Conservation in Uganda”

In a significant step towards advancing livestock research and conservation in Uganda, the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) recently signed a collaborative ag…

NAGRC&DB Enhances Agricultural Education at the Gayaza High School Camp

For nearly a decade, the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has been a dedicated partner in advancing agricultural education at Gayaza High School. Since the ince…

NAGRC&DB Partners with ILRI to Enhance Livestock Programs Using Innovative Technologies

12th August 2024 – Kampala, Uganda – The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has entered into a significant collaborative agreement with the International Livestoc…

Empowering the Next Generation: NAGRC&DB and Taibah International School Join Forces

At NAGRC&DB, we are dedicated to promoting innovation and sustainability in livestock management. Our partnership with Taibah International School is a key initiative aimed at enhancing student…

Establishing grassroots genomics and bioinformatics programs to train over 400 Africans yearly

The African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) implemented a successful series of workshops in 2023 referred to as the Open Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics Regional Workshops (Open Institute), …

Buganda Expo 2024

Buganda Expo 2024

NAGRC&DB hosted practical training sessions of the East & Central Africa @DAISEA_AfricaBP workshop

NAGRC&DB hosted practical training sessions of the East & Central Africa @DAISEA_AfricaBP workshop

NAGRC&DB engages with Fisheries Training Institute and Gatsby-Africa on Site Selection for Fish cage and pond Farming

NAGRC&DB engages with Fisheries Training Institute and Gatsby-Africa on Site Selection for Fish cage and pond Farming

Zimbabwe Army Officials Visit NAGRC&DB facilities on Two-weeks Study Tour

Zimbabwe Army Officials Visit NAGRC&DB facilities on Two-weeks Study Tour

Empowering the Next Generation: NAGRC&DB and Taibah International School Join Forces

Empowering the Next Generation: NAGRC&DB and Taibah International School Join Forces

Stakeholders' Validation Workshop for National guidelines for Genetic Evaluation & Certification of Breeding Bulls & Dams

Stakeholders' Validation Workshop for National guidelines for Genetic Evaluation & Certification of Breeding Bulls & Dams

NAGRC&DB Hosts Delegates from the World Bank-Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project

NAGRC&DB Hosts Delegates from the World Bank-Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project

Forty Four Trained in Artificial Insemination Techniques

Forty Four Trained in Artificial Insemination Techniques

Member Countries of the East Africa Farmers Federation Visit NAGRC&DB Facilities

Member Countries of the East Africa Farmers Federation Visit NAGRC&DB Facilities

Korea Uganda Dairy Project(KUDaP) Performance Evaluation Team Visits NAGRC&DB

Korea Uganda Dairy Project(KUDaP) Performance Evaluation Team Visits NAGRC&DB

NAGRC&DB-Roslin Institute Partnership

NAGRC&DB-Roslin Institute Partnership

NAGRC&DB Partnership with Fisheries Training Institute

NAGRC&DB Partnership with Fisheries Training Institute

NAGRC&DB exhibits varieties of animal feeds at the Harvest Money Expo

NAGRC&DB exhibits varieties of animal feeds at the Harvest Money Expo

Africa Biogenome Project Held at the Eastern Africa Regional Gene Bank in Entebbe.

Africa Biogenome Project Held at the Eastern Africa Regional Gene Bank in Entebbe.

NAGRC&DB's strategic programmes stimulate livestock productivity growth.

NAGRC&DB's strategic programmes stimulate livestock productivity growth.

NAGRC&DB seeks to breed indigenous chicken

NAGRC&DB seeks to breed indigenous chicken

Training Veterinary Paraprofessionals at Rubona Stock Farm

Training Veterinary Paraprofessionals at Rubona Stock Farm

NAGRC&DB Participate in the National Science Week 2023

NAGRC&DB Participate in the National Science Week 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of Hatchery International’s TOP 10 UNDER 40

Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of Hatchery International’s TOP 10 UNDER 40

NAGRC&DB Inaugurates New Board of Directors

NAGRC&DB Inaugurates New Board of Directors

NAGRC&DB hosts the AfricaBP Open Institute practical workshop on ethical access to genetic resources

NAGRC&DB hosts the AfricaBP Open Institute practical workshop on ethical access to genetic resources

Newly Inaugurated NAGRC&DB Board of Directors Tour Government Ranches

Newly Inaugurated NAGRC&DB Board of Directors Tour Government Ranches

Minister launches NAGRC’s quality dairy bulls, calls public to buy them

Minister launches NAGRC’s quality dairy bulls, calls public to buy them

NAGRC&DB Participates in the National Science Week 2023

NAGRC&DB Participates in the National Science Week 2023

New Technologies Reach Farmers as NAGRC&DB Inaugurates New Board Members

New Technologies Reach Farmers as NAGRC&DB Inaugurates New Board Members

NAGRC&DB Hosts First Regional Bio-banking Training on Conservation of Local Chickens

NAGRC&DB Hosts First Regional Bio-banking Training on Conservation of Local Chickens

NAGRC&DB Hosts over 30 delegates from the 16th African Dairy Conference & Exhibition 2023

NAGRC&DB Hosts over 30 delegates from the 16th African Dairy Conference & Exhibition 2023

Farmers and Cooperatives Get Superior Bulls From NAGRC&DB

Farmers and Cooperatives Get Superior Bulls From NAGRC&DB

NAGRC&DB boosts livestock with superior bulls

NAGRC&DB boosts livestock with superior bulls

Government roots for affordable animal feeds to farmers

Government roots for affordable animal feeds to farmers

NAGRC&DB Partners with the International Livestock Research Institute

NAGRC&DB Partners with the International Livestock Research Institute

NAGRC's Embryo Transfer Technology excites at Expo

NAGRC's Embryo Transfer Technology excites at Expo

NAGRC&DB seeks to breed indigenous chicken

NAGRC&DB seeks to breed indigenous chicken

Animal feed outcry set to end as NAGRC plants 12 square miles

Animal feed outcry set to end as NAGRC plants 12 square miles

50 trained in modern artificial insemination

50 trained in modern artificial insemination

NAGRC&DB trains at the Annual Cattle Generation Dairy Farmers' Training Program

NAGRC&DB trains at the Annual Cattle Generation Dairy Farmers' Training Program

NAGRC launches modern animal feed processing plant

NAGRC launches modern animal feed processing plant

Visit of the President at NAGRC&DB stalls during the PDM Launch in Kibuku District

Visit of the President at NAGRC&DB stalls during the PDM Launch in Kibuku District

Farming entities in Lango look to NAGRC to turn around fortunes

Farming entities in Lango look to NAGRC to turn around fortunes

Graduation Ceremony for Artificial Insemination Technicians at Ruhengere Ranch

Graduation Ceremony for Artificial Insemination Technicians at Ruhengere Ranch

Artificial Insemination Boosts Livestock Farming

Artificial Insemination Boosts Livestock Farming

NAGRC&DB Partners with Heifer International in the AYUTE Africa Challenge

NAGRC&DB Partners with Heifer International in the AYUTE Africa Challenge

Minister of State Animal Industry officially closes the Gayaza High School Farm Camp

Minister of State Animal Industry officially closes the Gayaza High School Farm Camp

Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye officially opens the Gayaza High School Farm Camp 2024

Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye officially opens the Gayaza High School Farm Camp 2024

Collaborative Agreement between ILRI and NAGRC&DB Kicks off with Training and SamplingSessions

Collaborative Agreement between ILRI and NAGRC&DB Kicks off with Training and SamplingSessions